Hike Bike Kayak Sports
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Mission Bay Kayak Tour
The waters of Mission Bay are calm, and home to an array of dynamic marine life, making it an excellent family kayak adventure that even your littlest ones will enjoy. You’ll splash through the gentle waters of Mission Bay, soak up the sunshine, and enjoy some quality family time as you explore the largest aquatic park in the United States. Your guide helps you investigate the creatures of Mission Bay, pointing out marine life such as sea lions, seals, the occasional dolphin, a vast array of sea birds and a variety of fish. Then sit back and watch your little ones face light-up as your guide escorts you through striking rock gardens that harbor lobster, star fish, rays, leopard sharks, and the brilliant garibaldi fish. Participants must be at least 2 years of age. Hike Bike Kayak Sports’ guides are expert naturalists with backgrounds in marine biology, ecology, environmental science, photography, and outdoor recreation. Guides hold advance certifications in kayaking instruction, outdoor leadership, wildlife education, and CPR/First Aid.
$50 USD Per Single -
Fireworks Kayak Tour - Mission Bay
This activity pairs the serenity of paddling calm waters with the excitement of a fantastic fireworks show to offer you an eventful San Diego evening. As night approaches, you’ll launch into the quiet waters of Mission Bay and paddle toward Sea World for a most dynamic fireworks display. You might notice that Mission Bay has a particular allure after the sun goes down; the air is a bit cool, the shoreline illuminates, and there’s a certain tranquility after dark. Then suddenly, the sky glows with bursts of colorful designs, and you’re enjoying a “front row” seat to Sea World’s famous fireworks display! This activity takes places nightly during summer and early fall. Participant must be at least 5 years of age and able to swim. Hike Bike Kayak Sports’ guides are expert naturalists with backgrounds in marine biology, ecology, environmental science, photography, and outdoor recreation. Guides hold advance certifications in kayaking instruction, outdoor leadership, wildlife education, and CPR/First Aid.
$60 USD Per Single -
La Jolla Plunge Bike Tour
If you’re looking for a comprehensive tour of San Diego’s most celebrated and charming neighborhoods, plus loads of outstanding views, grab a bike and come along! Your exploration commences with an exhilarating, easy 3.5 mile bicycle coast down Mt. Soledad, where expansive views of San Diego’s coastline are revealed. Then, your naturalist guide leads you through popular neighborhoods, such as La Jolla, Pacific Beach, and Mission Beach. You’ll stop to enjoy the seals at La Jolla’s seal rookery and discover varied marine life hiding in La Jolla Tide Pools. A bicycle’s unobtrusive nature allows you to capture the sights, sounds and scents of San Diego, while getting in a little adventure! Your custom fitted hybrid bicycle is comfortable, easy to maneuver and may even bring back fond memories of childhood! This activity is available daily, year-round, and lasts approximately 2.5 hours. Participants must be at least 14 years of age. Capture views of San Diego’s famous surfing breaks and views at 100 foot bluffs overlooking La Jolla Cove. Hike Bike Kayak Sports’ guides are expert naturalists with backgrounds in marine biology, ecology, environmental science, photography, and outdoor recreation. Guides hold advance certifications in kayaking instruction, outdoor leadership, wildlife education, and CPR/First Aid.
$40 USD Per Per Person -
Guided San Diego Mountain Biking
San Diego’s mild climate allows you to enjoy a mountain biking adventure any time of year. Whether you’re new to mountain biking or a veteran, you’ll enjoy this off-road excursion. Your guide will take you to hidden trails, dirt roads, and even get you whipping down some single track. Expect to travel through exciting Rose Canyon, Penasquitos, and Mission Trails and you may even discover a waterfall, or a bustling creek. Along the way, your guide will help you develop basic dirt riding techniques and bike safety. The fresh air, unexpected twists and turns of the trail, and the thrill of rushing down gritty dirt paths will take you back to childhood and leave you feeling invigorated. Come explore San Diego’s wild side! This activity lasts approximately 4 hours. Participants must be at least 10 years of age. Hike Bike Kayak Sports’ guides are expert naturalists with backgrounds in marine biology, ecology, environmental science, photography, and outdoor recreation. Guides hold advance certifications in kayaking instruction, outdoor leadership, wildlife education, and CPR/First Aid.
$75 USD Per Per Person -
Coronado Island Bike Tours
The distinctive deep sound of a ferry boat horn signals the start of your Coronado Island discovery. Rest assured, exploring Coronado by bike offers you a most intimate way to discover this magical island. You’ll take in a fantastic view of the San Diego skyline as you sit back and enjoy a 20 minute ferry ride across the bay to Coronado. Once you arrive you’ll jump on your comfortable hybrid bike and begin your excursion. You’ll bike past charming Craftsman-style cottages on your way to the raging surf of the Pacific Ocean and dynamic ocean views. Then, you’ll push pedals to visit the absolutely impressive Hotel del Coronado, a stunning structure crafted almost 150 years ago in the Victorian beach resort style. Next, you’ll check out the Navy SEAL training operations on Silver Strand and bike past Glorietta Bay. This bay is revered as one of the most scenic parks on San Diego’s Coronado Island — you’ll surely agree as you take in expansive bay views that include the grand Coronado Bay Bridge. Welcome to Coronado Island! This activity is offered daily at 9am and 1pm, and lasts approximately 2-2.5 hours. Participants must be at least 6 years of age. Trailers and trail-a-bikes available. Hike Bike Kayak Sports’ guides are expert naturalists with backgrounds in marine biology, ecology, environmental science, photography, and outdoor recreation. Guides hold advance certifications in kayaking instruction, outdoor leadership, wildlife education, and CPR/First Aid.
$75 USD Per Per Person -
Guided San Diego Hiking - Torrey Pines State Reserve
Hike Bike Kayak Sports’ guides have been traversing the wilderness that surrounds San Diego for years, so they’re fully prepared to help you discover elements of the Torrey Pines wilderness you might have missed on your own. Torrey Pines State Reserve is a 2,000 acre wild stretch of land that’s hidden within San Diego’s city limits. Under the care of your guide, you’ll explore a number of the Reserve’s treasures, including spectacular cliffs, expansive ocean views, ancient beaches, wind-bent trees, and fascinating sandstone formations. A number of scenic overlooks are strategically placed (some built right at the bluff’s edge) to offer you a peek at what the early explorers must have seen centuries ago. You may even have the chance to spot amusing dolphins and the majestic gray whale as it makes its yearly migration. This hike is typically 2.5 hours long and traverses beautiful beach trails. Torrey Pines State Reserve offers 8 miles of trails, and a visitor center. Torrey Pines is home to the nation’s rarest pine tree – Pinus torreyana. Hike Bike Kayak Sports’ guides are expert naturalists with backgrounds in marine biology, ecology, environmental science, photography, and outdoor recreation. Guides hold advance certifications in kayaking instruction, outdoor leadership, wildlife education, and CPR/First Aid.
$40 USD Per Per Person -
Downtown Gaslamp Bike Tour
The sights, sounds and scents of San Diego are waiting! Touring San Diego from the seat of a bike offers you the chance to really connect with this diverse waterfront city. Your city-smart guide knows all the ins and outs of San Diego, and will escort you to its highlights. You’ll cruise along San Diego’s waterfront, catching exciting views of the city skyline, vast San Diego Bay, lovely Coronado Island, Shelter Island and even the Embarcadero. Then, you’ll bike through the historic district of Gaslamp. Gaslamp bursts energy, and architectural detail. In fact, Gaslamp includes nearly 100 historic buildings, the majority of which were constructed during the Victorian Era. Your exploration of downtown wraps up with a visit ever-popular Seaport Village, offering you the chance to explore a multitude of diverse little shops, interesting eateries, and providing a most excellent bay view. This activity is offered daily at 9am and 1pm and lasts approximately 2-2.5 hours. Participants must be at least 8 years of age. Trail-a-bikes available for children. Hike Bike Kayak Sports’ guides are expert naturalists with backgrounds in marine biology, ecology, environmental science, photography, and outdoor recreation. Guides hold advance certifications in kayaking instruction, outdoor leadership, wildlife education, and CPR/First Aid.
$40 USD Per Per Person -
La Jolla Cove and Sea Cave Snorkel Tour
Looking for a killer family expedition? Then jump in your kayak and paddle on over to where the sharks hang out! Leopard Sharks arrive every summer and bask in the shallow waters near La Jolla. Under the care of your skilled guide, you’ll get the chance to snorkel with these harmless marine creatures, getting up close and personal! Then you’ll head on over to the striking La Jolla Sea Caves where chances are you’ll spot seals, sea lions and even the occasional dolphin. No snorkeling or kayaking experience is necessary, all you need is a sense of adventure and the yearning to discover the sensational underwater world of La Jolla Cove. Come along and explore! Participants must be at least 10 years of age and able to swim. Hike Bike Kayak Sports’ guides are expert naturalists with backgrounds in marine biology, ecology, environmental science, photography, and outdoor recreation. Guides hold advance certifications in kayaking instruction, outdoor leadership, wildlife education, and CPR/First Aid.
$60 USD Per Person (single kayak) -
Whale Watching Kayak Tour
Exploring the Pacific in search of the sea’s most magnificent mammal is an amazing opportunity; doing so in an eco-friendly kayak provides a genuinely intimate, moving experience. And no prior kayaking experience is necessary! Your quest for the transient grey whale launches from the sands of La Jolla Shores. From here, your naturalist guide will lead you near the impressive La Jolla Sea Caves, through vast kelp forests and have you paddling over the top massive underwater canyons. As you continue off-shore, you may be greeted by a collection of marine creatures, including sea lions, seals, pelicans and possibly even a pod of dolphin! But your prize, of course, is catching sight of the impressive gray whale. Sharing the water with this mammal, smelling the sea, hearing that signature splash, and absorbing the thrill of it all is enlivening. Tours are offered daily, December-March, at 9:30am and 12:30pm. Tour is about 3 hours long. Participants must be 10 years of age or older, and able to swim. Hike Bike Kayak Sports is part of the Gray Whale Coalition and part of the proceeds from your tour will go to the conservation of the gray whales and the local ecosystems. Like all wildlife, gray whales are not entirely predictable, and sightings can’t be guaranteed. Hike Bike Kayak Sports’ guides are expert naturalists with backgrounds in marine biology, ecology, environmental science, photography, and outdoor recreation. Guides hold advance certifications in kayaking instruction, outdoor leadership, wildlife education, and CPR/First Aid.
$70 USD Per Person (Single Kayak) -
Moonlight Kayak Tour - Mission Bay
Enjoy a unique kayak excursion on waters illuminated by the reflection of the full moon! During daylight hours, Mission Bay is visited by people enjoying its gorgeous waters and shoreline, but as the sun retires and the full moon rises over the hills, an entirely different bay reveals itself — and your expert naturalist guide is on hand to help you explore it! San Diego’s cityscape serves as the perfect backdrop to the tranquility of the bay at night. The natural ambiance created by moon lit waters is undeniable, making this tour an ideal choice for sweethearts or those searching for a decidedly distinctive way to experience San Diego. Participants must be at least 2 years of age. Hike Bike Kayak Sports’ guides are expert naturalists with backgrounds in marine biology, ecology, environmental science, photography, and outdoor recreation. Guides hold advance certifications in kayaking instruction, outdoor leadership, wildlife education, and CPR/First Aid.
$60 USD Per Single -
Mission Bay Family Bike Tour
Bicycling brings the entire family together; bicycling coastal Mission Bay adds an extra element of excitement and fun! Mission Bay Park boasts 27 miles of shoreline, 19 miles of sandy beaches, awesome playgrounds and lots of picnic sites. Yes, there’s a lot to see and do and your guide will be sure to show you all the highlights. This bicycling excursion is especially enjoyable for families with little ones, because children as young as two years of age are accommodated through the use of bike trailers or trail-a-bikes. But don’t worry; the pace is kid-friendly if your tike wants to ride on his or her own. And because you’ll be cruising smooth, flat, Mission Bay Park bike paths, you won’t have to worry about traffic. Bring your swim suits and a picnic lunch and spend a full day taking advantage of San Diego’s premier recreation playground! This activity is available weekends, October – May, and lasts approximately 2-2.25 hours. Participants must be at least 2 years of age. Hike Bike Kayak Sports’ guides are expert naturalists with backgrounds in marine biology, ecology, environmental science, photography, and outdoor recreation. Guides hold advance certifications in kayaking instruction, outdoor leadership, wildlife education, and CPR/First Aid.
$35 USD Per Person -
La Jolla Kayak & Snorkel Tour
Nestled between dramatic cliffs you’ll discover the petite beach of La Jolla Cove. The beach is gorgeous and its waters offer an abundance of treasures. This ideal snorkeling locale, where water visibility can surpass 30 feet, is part of the 500+ acre San Diego La Jolla Underwater Park Ecological Reserve. As a result, marine life flourishes. With your guide at hand, you’ll embark on a snorkeling adventure. Swim past the La Jolla Caves and the fascinating kelp beds and reefs near the Cove, learn about various marine life, and grab an underwater camera because you’ll want to document the underwater world. No snorkeling experience is necessary! This snorkeling excursion lasts approximately 2 hours and is offered spring, summer and fall only. Hike Bike Kayak Sports’ guides are expert naturalists with backgrounds in marine biology, ecology, environmental science, photography, and outdoor recreation. Guides hold advance certifications in kayaking instruction, outdoor leadership, wildlife education, and CPR/First Aid.
$60 USD Per Single -
Sunset Kayak Tour at La Jolla Shores
Whether you’re a local looking for a romantic evening escape or a visitor in quest of a complete San Diego adventure experience, you’ll find La Jolla’s waters especially alluring at sunset. Your naturalist guide will escort you through the ecological reserve, along the famous La Jolla Sea Caves, and help you possibly spot various marine life along the way. You may see sea lions, seals, dolphins, and there’s even the possibility of seeing a gray whale spouting off in the distance! Then you’ll voyage on toward the setting sun, which casts a distinctive glow on the sea creating a most tranquil setting. Participants must be at least 6 years of age. Hike Bike Kayak Sports’ guides are expert naturalists with backgrounds in marine biology, ecology, environmental science, photography, and outdoor recreation. Guides hold advance certifications in kayaking instruction, outdoor leadership, wildlife education, and CPR/First Aid.
$60 USD Per Single -
La Jolla Sea Caves & Ecological Reserve Kayak Tour
Due to its shallow nature and maneuverability, a kayak is the perfect vessel to get you up close and personal with the dynamic La Jolla sea caves. And no prior kayaking experience is necessary! Your exploration commences from La Jolla Shores. As soon as you hit the water, you’ll forget about the pressures of everyday and feel rejuvenated by wind on your cheek and the scent of the sea in the air. Soon, La Jolla’s fascinating rock formations and caves appear in the distance, and in no time at all you’ll find yourself paddling amongst them as your naturalist guide orients you to the geology. This exciting eco-excursion also gets you paddling through a vast kelp forest, and offers the chance to spot marine life such as sea lions, dolphins, seals, and a variety of fish and birds. Your water adventure wraps up with an exhilarating kayak surf ride back to the beach! For safety reasons, Hike Bike Kayak Sports does NOT guarantee going into the caves on this tour, but will enter when conditions permit. This activity is held daily, year-round, and lasts between 1.5-2.0 hours. Participants must be 6 years of age or older and able to swim. Hike Bike Kayak Sports’ guides are expert naturalists with backgrounds in marine biology, ecology, environmental science, photography, and outdoor recreation. Guides hold advance certifications in kayaking instruction, outdoor leadership, wildlife education, and CPR/First Aid.
$50 USD Per Single -
La Jolla Coast Bike Tour
After being fitted for your comfortable hybrid bicycle, you’ll embark on an exploration of gorgeous La Jolla. Because you’re under the care of an experienced local guide, you won’t miss any of La Jolla’s treasures! Warm California sun touches your cheek as you enjoy a pleasurable bike ride along a path which skirts the ocean. Expansive views of the Pacific and stunning views of the coast will beg you to stop for a picture or two! Then explore the hidden side streets of La Jolla, Bird Rock, Wind’nSea and Pacific Beach. From quaint cottages to impressive homes, you’ll enjoy discovering how the locals live. Then, as you return to Hike Bike Kayak Sports shop, your guide escorts you to the Children’s Pool at La Jolla Cove in search of sunning sea lions and playful seals. Your custom fitted hybrid bicycle is comfortable, easy to maneuver and may even bring back fond memories of childhood! This activity is available daily, year-round, and lasts approximately 1.5 – 2 hours. Participants must be at least 8 years of age. Hike Bike Kayak Sports’ guides are expert naturalists with backgrounds in marine biology, ecology, environmental science, photography, and outdoor recreation. Guides hold advance certifications in kayaking instruction, outdoor leadership, wildlife education, and CPR/First Aid.
$40 USD Per Person
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Bicycle Tours
Warm weather, a mixture of flat and hilly terrain and trails, plus a ton of cycling infrastructure (think bike paths, designated lanes and bike-friendly busses) make San Diego a great place for a bike ride, regardless of your cycling skills. There are plenty of bike-rental outfits in the area, plus some providers that will take you on guided tours.
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Kayaking
There are plenty of great kayaking spots in and around San Diego. Mission Bay, Sunset Beach, and La Jolla are popular paddling areas, with La Jolla being the most family-friendly option. Rent a single or double kayak, or opt for a guided tour that might take you to see caves, sharks, sea turtles and much more.
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Sightseeing
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Snorkeling
There might be a lot to enjoy on the water in San Diego, but slipping below the surface can also bring some hidden joys. La Jolla is a particularly popular spot for snorkelling; here, you can find great caves and maybe even swim with the sharks.
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Hiking
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Nature Tours
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Whale Watching
Starting at $28 USD
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Founded over a decade ago, Hike Bike Kayak Sports of San Diego is a multi-sport adventure tour company that offers fun, safe adventure opportunities for individuals and families. From combination packages such as hike and bike, and pedal and paddle tours to snorkeling excursions, whale watching expeditions, sunset kayak voyages, and even mountain biking opportunities, Hike Bike Kayak Sports is a San Diego adventure resource!
